HDFS major Caroline Pruchnicki shares how research and advocacy internships in early childhood development are shaping her ...

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Indiana's education gains are improving well-being for the state's 1.6 million kids, according to a new report from the Annie ...

Today, children and teens are facing growing emotional and behavioral challenges like never before. Schools, healthcare providers, and policymakers are pouring resources into therapy programs, ...

Indiana ranks 25th nationwide in overall child well-being, two spots higher than the previous year, according to the 2026 Indiana Kids Count Data Book. The report was released Monday.

As kindergarten teachers Sara Baldinucci, Emily Gray and Jill Glenn prepare to welcome students to their classrooms at Old Forge Elementary School this week, they are getting ready to teach them more ...

Indiana’s children are faring better than they were a year ago, according to an annual review of child well-being. The State ...

Indiana’s latest Kids Count report shows progress for Hoosier children, but leaders say challenges remain, especially in health and mental health. The Indiana Youth Institute, a nonprofit focused on ...

Somewhere along the way to adulthood, time to play fades away. We tend to trade silliness and imagination for seriousness and busyness. Yet there is clear evidence that adults benefit from playfulness ...

INDIANA – Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) released the 2026 Indiana KIDS COUNT® Data Book, which shows Indiana ranks 25th ...

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